Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Preparing Seniors For Assisted Living

Talking to your aging parents about assisted living is probably one of the hardest conversations you will ever have with your parents. Some seniors may not like to entertain the fact that someday assisted living care will be needed. But how can you start the conversation with your parents about assisted living? What are the things that you should consider when talking about assisted living?

Remember, just like raising children, there is no “perfect way” or one-way approach. However, if you prepare for it and give yourself enough time, you can make finding the right assisted living a lot easier for everyone involved, including getting the best care options for your aging parent needing care.
The most important reminder is to let your parents know your desire for them to be independent, but their safety always comes first.

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